Great Post Office Robbery Benefit at City Hospital
Miss Clara M Dunn staged a benefit at the city hospital drawing a large audience with a two day sellout. The evening featured Vera Wheellock and Frank Reynolds in a street scene, Miedke led Boys Athletic Club wand routine, Gainsborough Girl monologue, Miss Dunn songs, and the Village Improvement Society play ending with Morton Harris cleared of theft and Dodo the dog blamed. The show raised substantial funds for the hospital.
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City Hospital
Clara M. Dunn
Dorris Doolitttle
Morton Harris
Harris
Wiseman
Mason
Oglesby
Yates
Dorris Doolittle
Village Improvement Society
Brossini
Dorrin Doolittle
Jimmy Quickstep
Darky
Henry Ritchie
Mary
Dodo
Wisemans
Chiia Cuttler
Obituary notices from Rock Island and Geneseo
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs Simon Yann of Rock Island and Charles M Blythe of Rock Island with burial details and survivors. Additional notices note the death of Mrs F Zimmerman of Geneseo and funeral arrangements. The era’s boilerplate notices include a testimonial ad for Hall’s Catarrh Cure from Toledo firms dated 1888.
The Journal's Cartoons Sunday Feature
Readers are invited to view the Journal’s Sunday page showcasing cartoons by a named artist with a note that no special artist is featured. The item highlights the recurring cartoon section and aims to draw attention to the illustration work.
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The
Sunday Journal
Adultery Arrests Stir Hampton Township Neighborhood
Deputy Sheriff Hetder arrested James Gillapp and Mrs. Amanda Skinner on adultery charges in Hampton township after a long scandal. The couple, with children, faced preliminary hearing with Skinner remaining at home on pledge to appear in Rock Island. Police had earlier investigated reports of infant homicide, found no murder, but unearthed the baby born Feb 6 in Rockford concealed in a market basket, later sent to an orphanage.
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Hetder
Hampton Townhip
James Gillapp
Amanda Skinder
Rock Island
Gillapp
Skinner
Rockford
The Splendid Work of Dr King’s New Life Pills
Reputed remedy touted for liver and bone troubles cures constipation headache biliousness jaundice and indigestion. Available 25 cents at Clendenin's drug store The Fair F H Kracke 613 16th st.
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Dr. King
Clendenin
Miles Comments on General Staff Spark Political Battle
Washington March 21 Special to the Journal Senator and Representative callers discuss Lieutenant General Miles remarks on the proposed army staff. Roosevelt expected to retire the current lieutenant general, with Miles urged to show proper respect to superiors. The episode stirs military and diplomatic circles amid sensational anticipation.
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Washington
the Journal
Nelayn A Miles
Roosevelt
Schley-Sampson Controversy Resolution Adopted
The house committee on naval affairs adopted a Roosevelt backed resolution closing the Schley-Sampson dispute by a seven to four vote. Further action on related bills will be indefinitely postponed.
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Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Roosevelt
Schley - Sampson
Sandstrom Opens New Gallery in McKinnie Block
OW Sandstrom the high art photographer opened his new gallery to the public today in the McKinnie block. A large attendance attended the opening which will continue this evening and tomorrow during the day and evening. The elegant rooms were greatly admired.
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OW Sandstrom
McKinnie Block
Aged Father of Grocer George Chase Suffering Serious Illness
W H Chase father of George Chase the grocer is very ill after a severe week of hiccoughs. Friends fear he may not recover though he shows some response. The article notes a similar recent attack on Geo Walker who recovered. The Tri City Towel Supply Company is mentioned in connection with the family.
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Frank J Cheney
F. J
Hall
W. H. Chase
George Chase
Mr. Chase
Geo Walker
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Bec Neers
Hans Bierman
Ole Olson
Charles Claspel
Herman Miedke
Oleagka
Hans
Prince Henry
Olson
Bierman
Orderly
Emer Mowry
Deaf Ear
Helen Morehead
Sharpe
Sharp
Aimee Lyford
Miss Cobbe
Lucy Evans
Miss Waterman
Hattie Poole
Miss Loveless
Emily Ainsworth
Hooligan
Gertrude Meegan
McCarty
Harry Baker
Joker
Olderest
Moline
Chas. Claspell
Mr Law
Dick Merriman
Drs Sawyer
Frew W Peterson
Chris Cuttler
Society For the Good of
Signor Brossini
W Sandstrom
Sociery
Stanor Brussini
Jeorge Dunnan
Tevin
Partn
Cherng
Wen
Gainsborough
Florence Louise Gould
Otto Mowry
Miss Gould
Mr. Mowry
Clara Dunn
Marguerite Merriman
Miss Merriman
Cleone Sandstrom
Claspell
Marty Jones
Henrietta Sohrseck
Helen Waleed
Hified
Swan Mrsaia Clark Weter
Charts Pertin Jr
Wallace Meier
Prank Ogden
F. B.D
F.B.D
Young
F.D. B
Edwin
Dvertia
Ate
Cs Oe
Yann
Simon Yann
Twenty-first Street
Rock Isand
Muscatine
Iowa
Davenport
Mra . Lantz
Vada
Rock Inland
Ed Eberling
Hatty Lantz
Greenwood Cemetery
Blythe
Charles M Blythe
Fourth Avenue
Kisthe
Ninth Illinois Cavalry
John Buford Post
Kate Gibbons
Colona Henry County
James David
Winnifred
J G Blythe
Rock Island County Old Settlers Association
F Zimmerman
Jenesen
Zimmerman
Geneseo
Fred
Will
Julia Zimermann
Justice
W F Schroeder
Schillinger
C A Schoessel
I. H Frink
State of Ohio
City of
Toledo
Lucas County
Hampton Township
F. H. Kracke
16Th St
Miles
Callera
Presi
Schley
Sandstrom
Tri-City
Quick Service
Fidelity Loan Company
Mitchell & Lynde El'k
Wednesa
Telephone
Paris
London
New York
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